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1. What do the Public Health Nurses do?

Public Heath Nurses perform the following:

• Blood pressure clinics
• Communicable disease and food borne illness investigations
• Food service inspections
• Home health supervision visits
• Public flu and pneumonia clinics

2. Do I have to leave my name to file a complaint?

No, anonymous complaints are accepted and investigated.

3. How do I know my septic is in failure?

Sewage odor near the septic tank or leaching area, slow running drains and toilets. If any of these symptoms develop, have the septic tank pumped.

4. How often are food service inspections conducted?

Typically twice a year.

5. Do I need a permit from the Health Department for a bake sale?

No, bake sales are exempt as long as food items are not potentially hazardous and are individually wrapped.

6. Can I obtain my childhood immunization records from the Health Department?

No, the Health Department does not retain childhood immunization records. We recommend contacting the child’s Pediatrician for that information.